*DAILY DEW 28/JUNE/2023* *The Way of Cain* (III) _Key Bible Text:_ *"For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting."* (Galatians 6:8 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ No scripture sheds one gleam of hope upon the way of Cain. Direct reference is only made twice to him in the New Testament, and in both instances he is held up as a warning, and nothing else. His last descendent recorded, Lamech, is so violent his only words in Scripture are traditionally called “The Song of the Sword.” His line is so bad they even absorb the line of Seth – the line of promise - to such a degree that only Noah is righteous when the Flood hits. The way of Cain, which is the way of false teachers, leaders, preachers, & followers: · a rebellious heart clothed by religious rituals · worship (obedience) on their own terms · disdain of the those worshipping rightly · destruction of others · unrepentant rebellion at (God’s) correction · resentment at the consequences of sin · lack of appreciation of God’s ongoing mercy · legacy of corruption If you read through Jude, you see this “way of Cain” over and over in the description of the false teachers, leaders, preachers, & followers: · God wants obedience? Nah · God wants our bodies as a living sacrifice? What about parts of our bodies, but not other parts? · God wants our money? How about we take money? · God wants humility? Nope. · God wants gratitude? Grumbling. · God wants us to respect authority? Nah, just me. I’m the authority. · God expects me to honor people? How about I slander them? · God wants his shepherds to feed others? We will stuff ourselves, thank you. Church is about me! _MEDITATION:_ *“Jude was written for our guidance. For me as a pastor, I need to see what not to do in the service of Christ. For you, it’s a punchlist of warning. When this begins to characterize those in spiritual leadership, confront them or run"* - *#David_Guzik* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_JUNE,2023* ❤ *#Guest_Message* Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...